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Transport PlannerLocation: DN14Job Type: PermanentSalary: £30,000 – £35,000 + enhanced benefitsOverviewWe are recruiting for a Transport Planner to join a well-established and growing transport business based in the DN14 area. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planner who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment and enjoys taking ownership of the transport plan.The business operates across general haulage and container/tank movements, with regular exposure to ports, customs processes, pallet networks, and ADR. Experience in any of these areas would be highly advantageous.You will be joining a small, close-knit team where communication, collaboration, and accountability are key. The successful candidate will be confident making decisions, solving problems in real time, and managing the day-to-day challenges that come with transport planning.Key ResponsibilitiesPlan and coordinate vehicle movements to ensure efficient, compliant, and cost-effective deliveriesForward plan workloads while proactively responding to disruptions such as port delays, last-minute changes, and operational issuesCommunicate directly with drivers, customers, and internal stakeholdersManage customer expectations and resolve issues as they ariseUse Transport Management Systems (TMS), Excel, and Microsoft Office to manage and track planning activityProvide occasional out-of-hours support where requiredAbout YouProven experience in a transport planning roleConfident forward planner with strong problem-solving skillsComfortable working in a fast-moving, reactive environmentStrong communication skills and confident picking up the phoneOrganised, resilient, and able to take ownership of the t